Postcode Analysis Swindon, South West

CARTWRIGHT DRIVE, SN5 5QU House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for CARTWRIGHT DRIVE, SN5 5QU.

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Population

247

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Avg Age

42

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Avg Income

£ 54,600 /yr

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Employed

58%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: SN5 5QU is ranked in the top 20% nationally for affluence, indicating a high-income demographic. The area also shows excellent employment metrics, indicating a highly economically active population.

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7/10
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6/10
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6/10
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10/10
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6/10
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8/10
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7/10
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8/10
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7/10
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Area Character

Ranked among the least deprived areas in England, SN5 5QU combines high owner-occupation (84%), strong property values (£475k median) and low crime into a blue-chip residential profile. Low crime and mid-career demographics put this at peak family desirability.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

SN5 5QU is a sought-after residential area on Cartwright Drive, 0.4km from Rivermead in Swindon (Swindon). Administratively it sits within Shaw ward and the South Swindon constituency.

One of the more sought-after postcodes in SN5, SN5 5QU offers a culturally diverse area with a strong community identity. By day, the area transitions to a professional home-workers in outer suburbs character: ethnically mixed self-employed professional services, home workers in outer suburbs. An average age of 42 puts this squarely in mixed-family territory — professional couples, school-age children households, and established residents all sharing the streets. 84% of residents own their home — above average for the district, consistent with a stable and sought-after address.

Safety: Crime rates are low here at 19 incidents per 1,000 residents — well below average and reassuring for families. Property: Prices average £475k. The area ranks among the least deprived 20% in England — a strong signal of community wellbeing, good schools, and low crime.

Census 2021 statistics for SN5 5QU are sourced from Output Area E00078707 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for SN5 5QU. The average age is 42.1. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British86.7%
Asian / British Asian8.8%
Black / African / Caribbean1.2%
Other / Mixed3.2%

Economic Activity

58%Active
FT: 45%
Unemployed: 1%
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Community Makeup: A highly stable neighborhood of property owners. The average age points to mid-career individuals heavily invested in the local area.

home Property Prices by Type

Detached

£ 475,000

1 sales · Mean £ 475,000

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

SN5 5QU has low crime rates — 19 incidents per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are shoplifting and violence and sexual offences. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Shoplifting18
Violence and sexual offences17
Anti-social behaviour14
Vehicle crime3
Other theft2

school Local Schools

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Brook Field Primary School

Good415 pupils0.3 km
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Shaw Ridge Primary School

Good436 pupils0.4 km
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Westlea Primary School

Good306 pupils1.0 km
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Peatmoor Community Primary School

Good202 pupils1.1 km
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Tregoze Primary School

Good208 pupils1.2 km
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Ridgeway Farm CofE Academy

Good208 pupils1.4 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Infant and Nursery School

Good172 pupils1.5 km
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Oliver Tomkins Church of England Junior School

Good206 pupils1.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Pub, NightClub

2 nearby
  • The Nine Elms Pub0.9 km
  • The Village Inn0.5 km
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Retailers - Other

3 nearby
  • Shell Mead Way0.3 km
  • Lloyds Pharmacy0.5 km
  • 24 Hr Gym0.5 km
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

4 nearby
  • Tenpin Ltd0.9 km
  • Pizza Hut0.9 km
  • The Raj0.9 km
  • Ridge Bar And Grill0.9 km
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Supermarkets

2 nearby
  • Aldi Stores Ltd0.5 km
  • Tesco Express0.5 km
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Hotel, B&B, Guest House

1 nearby
  • Village Hotel1.0 km
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

1 nearby
  • Shaw Kebab House0.5 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Swindon3.1 km
  • Kemble17.9 km

Bus Stops

  • Jersey Park0.0 km
  • Jersey Park0.1 km
  • Old Shaw Lane0.1 km
  • Old Shaw Lane0.2 km
  • Ridge Green0.3 km